Drunkards or stoners across Southern California have simultaneously elevated and degraded super nachos. Their munchies fuel the demand for the greasy, cheesy, meaty mountains, but the lot of them are complacent with store-bought tortilla chips dumped out of a plastic bag as the base. Why not strive for better? Thankfully, Taqueria Los Santos in Whittier makes super nachos that become much more than just a cheap, late-night appetizer, as the
Enjoy them fresh out of the fryer, and watch them congeal dollops of sour cream, layers of cheese, and thick-cut carne asada (also try the taqueria's champion meat, al pastor—or why not get both?) together with a handful of pico de gallo and cilantro thrown over it all to keep things fresh. Add guacamole along with red or green salsa to spice things up, and you've got yourself the best damn super nachos around. Salud!
14157-14175 Leffingwell Rd, Whittier, 90604. (Taco Truck); 13307 Telegraph Rd, Whittier, 90605. (562) 325-8242 (Restaurant)
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60. Pla Duk Phat Phet at Vientiane Thai Laos Restaurant
61. Risotto Con Burrata at Taverna
62. Pineapple Float at Jollibee
63. Szechuan Fries at Wok N Tandoor
64. Banh Xeo at Quan Mii
65. Chanko Nabe at
66. Hamshuka from Hummus Bowl
67. The Reuben at A Market
68. Everything Cake from Slice Deli And Cakery
69. Spicy Shrimp And Eggplant from Brio Tuscan Grille
70. Crawfish Mac & Cheese from The Wharf
71. Malasadas from Dough Doughs Hawaiian Cafe
72. Salsas from Salsa Bandolera
73. Chorizo Breakfast Bagel at
74. Whole Chicken Combo at
75. Toothpick Lamb at Sichuan Impression
76. Hainan Chicken Rice at
77. Fruit- and Ice Cream-Topped Waffles at Crave
78. Garlic Shrimp Poke at Costco
79. Chimichurri Fries at
80. Torta Cubana at Cancun Juice
81. Adobo Bowl at
82. Garlic Noodles at Krave Asian Fusion
83. Broccolini at SeaSalt WoodFire Grill
84. Spicy Tuna Roll at Yard House
85. Amber Roll at Orange Roll and Sushi
86. Frito Chili Cheeseburger at Burger Parlor
87. Maui Sunrise at The Original Banzai Bowls
88. Meals from The Performance Kitchen
89. Pizza-Sized Quesadilla at Los Sanchez
90. Filipino Brunch at EATS Kitchen And Bar
91. Mexican Chocolate at the Pie Hole
92. Biscuits at
93. Mushroom Flatbread with Kale and Kumquat Salad at Lemonade
94. Mexican-Style Gelatins from Santa Ana's
95. Hot Pastrami Caesar Salad at Bruxie
96. Jalapeño Pupusas at Las Cazuelas
97. Meatball Sliders at Fresh Brothers
98. Buffalo Cauliflower at Mead's Green Door Cafe
99. Raindrop Cake at
100. Doughrito at Surfin' Donuts
